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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Laser Beam Shaping
    • Gaussian Beam Optics

    Background:

    • Achieving achromatic and anastigmatic focusing of multi-wavelength laser beams is challenging.
    • Existing methods often require complex optical setups or expensive components.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a simple, cost-effective method for focusing multi-wavelength circular laser beams to elliptical spots.
    • To achieve a common focal location for both major and minor axes of the elliptical spot.
    • To utilize low-cost dispersive singlet lenses for this beam-shaping application.

    Main Methods:

    • The method involves pre-shaping each wavelength to specific waist sizes and locations.
    • Analysis is based on the principles of Gaussian beam transformation through lenses.
    • A system using low-cost dispersive singlet lenses made from the same material is proposed.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully focuses multi-wavelength beams to elliptical spots (anamorphic).
    • The focusing is achromatic, with beams converging at a common waist location.
    • The focusing is anastigmatic, achieving the desired elliptical spot on both major and minor axes.

    Conclusions:

    • A simple and economical optical system for achromatic and anastigmatic focusing of multi-wavelength laser beams is demonstrated.
    • The method offers a practical solution for applications requiring precise control over laser beam profiles.
    • The use of identical singlet lenses simplifies the optical design and reduces manufacturing costs.